Senior Health Science Policy Analyst

NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. We are looking for motivated Senior Health Scientist Policy Analysts to help drive the NIH mission.

Many vacancies are available across the NIH, Office of the Director. Additional I/Cs may participate in this announcement. It is highly encouraged to apply even if your desired I/C is not listed.

As a Senior Health Science Policy Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and assessment related to health research and science policy issues.
• Oversees and conducts in-depth analyses of significant scientific and social/behavioral policy issues and subject matter areas to guide a research agenda.
• Maintains broad authoritative and up-to-date expert knowledge of progress and current issues in high priority research areas relevant to the mission through ongoing review of the literature, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in retreats, seminars, and conferences.
• Serves as a technical expert on health science planning, policy, and evaluation.
• Identifies and conducts extensive analysis of trends in and/or emerging or potential problems and opportunities in science policy areas that may have implications for the programs.

In order to qualify for this position in the GS-601 General medical and Healthcare Series, you must have a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. All education, unless completed outside of the U.S., must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the education was completed.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: In addition, in order to qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Summarizing and explaining health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings to various audiences (e.g., general public, scientists). 2.) Developing and implementing policies, programs, and procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical) research. 3.) Collaborating with senior-level leadership (e.g., chief scientist, directors) to identify long-term plans for a health-related (e.g., biomedical) research program. 4.) Leading the evaluation of a health-related (e.g., biomedical) research program using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods. 5.) Designing and implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness (e.g., timeliness, goal accomplishment) of a health-related (e.g., biomedical) research program; AND 6.) Leading a team conducting policy analysis on health-related (e.g., biomedical) research topics.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12980333

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. | Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process, background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.. | If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. | Position requires Education. Please provide a copy of your transcript. | Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. | Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.